The medieval period starts with the entry of Muslim invaders into India. The medieval age (1206-1707) is considered to be a "dark age” for women during many foreign conquests, which resulted in a decline in women's status. While it reached a low point for the general population due to social restrictions, it simultaneously produced some of the most brilliant female scholars, poets, and administrations in Indian history. formal institutional access for women due to social practices like the Purdah system, child marriage, and the withdrawal of women from the public sphere. While formal education for the masses was almost non-existent for women, the period saw remarkable intellectual achievements among the royalty, nobility, and religious reformers. Many royal houses had a dedicated libraries “lady teacher” for the harem. Hindu women often learned through the oral tradition of reciting the Puranas and the Epics, while Muslim women studied the Quran. Primary education was imparted in maktabs, and higher education was imparted in madrasas. The Muslim era was prevalent throughout this time period. Women's lives were drastically altered during this time period.